There are assassinations that completely changed the course of history. Whether we’re talking about Julius Caesar, Mahatma Gandhi, or Russian spies, these assassinations occurred for a number of reasons. However, they definitely didn’t lead to the expected outcome.
Since 1981, assassinations have become illegal under U.S. federal law, but the term is still vague. Donald Trump was the one who commanded the last assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, killing him with a drone strike. The administration decided to call the operation “targeted killing”.
Iain King, currently working at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, stated that even if the “grim record” of assassination proved that some might have achieved what they wanted, this is less likely to happen when a government figure is assassinated.
King stated, “Even if they are conducted selectively, legally, and strategically, history shows they can still turn out to be unwise.” Let’s discuss some of the most brutal assassinations throughout history and their major impact:
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Lincoln was not assonated in 1965 LOL! Who does your proof reading?
Lincoln assassinated in “1965”???
Abraham Lincoln was not assassinated in 1965. It was 1865.
I’m no history buff but I’m pretty sure Lincoln was assassinated way before 1965.
If my memory serves me correct, President Lincoln was not assassinated in 1965?
1865, not 1965!
Lincoln was still alive in 1965? I wish I had known, as I would like to have met him. LOL
Lincoln was NOT assassinated in 1965, you are a century late!!
It is too bad that this generation knows NO history!!
To start with , you might want to address the glowing error with the date of President Lincoln’s assassination. The year was 1865, NOT 1965!!! Ooooops!!!
That’s odd, I was 14 years old in 1965 but I don’t remember the Lincoln assassination. Also Obama didn’t deserve the Nobel Peace Prize.